Month: June 2010

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Paris and Bush meat

The city of Paris has long been known for its cuisine. This time, the menu is a little bit different than you may expect. Due to the growing African population in the city, bush meat is being imported in surprising levels. Experts say the illegal trade is growing and is a danger to wild populations of animals.

Such animals as rats, monkeys, crocodiles, and anteaters are being brought into the city. They carcasses are usually dried and are sold at markets under the table. Experts worry that the animals present a danger to public health as well. Bacteria and Ebola viruses can be found in these animals and could be a grave health concern. I hope this practice is soon stopped!

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Four in one!

One thing my family and I love to do is go out to eat. The problem is that we are fairly new to the area and don’t know where everything is as yet. We know there are restaurants out there; we just don’t know the best ones for us. I was looking for a solution to the problem when I heard about a website that can direct us to the best local restaurants. The site is called local.com and here is how it works.

The site is a search engine. The good thing about it is that it is a combination of four different sites, each of which contributes to the whole. The site is a conglomeration of Citysearch.com, Superpages.com, Yellowpages.com, and Yelp.com. When accessing the site, you can utilize the local yellowpages to find phone numbers, or use the local search feature to find local area businesses.

Now that I have been using the site, I save a lot of time choosing where I want to go. The old method of trial and error is out, and the new way is in. I also like the fact that I am supporting my local area businesses and building the economy in my area. The whole thing has been a win-win situation for me and my family.

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Open Champ

Congratulations to Graeme McDowell who is the champion of the 2010 U.S.Open. After an exciting four days of ups and downs for the field, he emerged at the top of the field on Sunday. He stood on the 18 green and took it all in after realizing that he was going to join the long list of famous names who have won the tournament.

Tiger Woods finished tied for fourth with Phil Mickelson. The field struggled with the windy conditions throughout the tournament. It was a victory that was well deserved and I hope he enjoys it!

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Important asset

There are many ways that we protect ourselves every day. One thing we do is wear seatbelts. Another thing we do is to make sure that we have insurance. It is an important step in making sure we are protected against the many things that life throws us unexpectedly. That’s why I wanted to ensure that my cousin was protected when she recently moved.

My cousin Pam was recently married. She and her husband decided to start over in another state. I was glad to help them select some Massachusetts home insurance for their new home. After checking out the situation, I found a site on the internet called berryinsurance.com that provided the protection they needed. It was nice to know they were off to a good start.

Since I was on the site anyway, I decided to check it out further. I found that this company could provide Massachusetts auto insurance as well as Massachusetts business insurance. These would be valuable assets to have in case of an emergency. I had heard from some friends of mine that this was a reputable company and that was important to me. Now that everything is settled, it is good to know that my cousin is ready for just about any kind of emergency.

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Dogs gone wild

Every now and then you hear a story that is just odd. I heard one today that describes the troubles of a will, three dogs, and a son. It seems that Ms. Posner had died in March. She was very rich and had an 8.3 million dollar mansion. She also had three dogs that were spoiled to the extreme point. When she died, she left the money for the care of the dogs and gave her son only 1 million dollars.

As may be assumed, the son is suing in court to gain control of the money he feels is rightfully his. The outcome of the case has yet to be determined, but many believe that the son will win out in the end and the dogs will be in the doghouse!!

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Working on my Game

Every family has different ways of spending their summer. One of the things my family typically does is take a vacation, sometimes we go to the mountains and sometimes we go to the desert. This year, we decided to go to the beach. I decided to look for a place to go on the internet and this is what I found. I came across a site called http://www.seasidemb.com.
It described what seemed to be an excellent place for us to go.

Whenever you go somewhere, there are always many places where you can stay. Picking out the best Myrtle Beach Accommodations is not always easy. After reading all the info and weighing the options, I knew the choice was made. We would be able stay together as a family and have fun all the while.

Another attraction that goes with your Myrtle Beach hotel reservations is the number of local golf courses. There are many of them in the area and I always make time for playing some golf. I like the game as it relaxes me and gives me some time in the sun. I am looking forward to working on my game. It will sure be nice to visit the beach this year and I’ll let everyone know how it went!

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Tiger’s Woes

All those who follow the game of golf understand that for many years, Tiger Woods was the king of the sport. Over the last year since his troubles at home began, he has struggled to regain his former dominance. This continues to be the case at this year’s U.S. Open. His opening rounds do not reflect his former greatness.

We all know that the extra scrutiny by the media on his personal life has played a role on his struggles. He has also been dealing with a number of injuries that have slowed him down. Despite all these impediments, his true fans believe that he will once again regain his former dominance!

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Being Prepared

One thing that I have found out in life is that it pays to be prepared. I learned this early in life as a boy scout and it has paid off ever since. One of my relatives recently learned this lesson again the hard way. One of my aunts lives in Australia with her husband. He recently passed away from cancer and left her living alone. The medical bills had been piling up and her finances were a mess. They had no insurance of any kind.

Now my aunt is living on a meager welfare check. She is barely squeaking by and it is taking its toll on her health. Of course the family is chipping in to take care of her, but this was not necessary. The whole mess could have been avoided if she had taken out australian life insurance. Then she would have been prepared for the future financially.

I have been checking around with all the members of my own family. I wanted to be sure that everyone else is prepared in case of an accidental death. I advised those close to me to obtain term life insurance as well as funeral insurance. This will help them meet their financial obligations in case of the worse. I hope everyone else will do the same and ensure themselves a bright future.

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Animals and Oil

As the oil continues to pollute the Gulf of Mexico, scientists are seeing some surprising animal behavior. The animals are fleeing the oil and coming in close to the shore. This is unusual as they are not known to leave their natural habitats easily. It may lead to further problems scientists say.

One problem could be that the fish gathering in large numbers could deplete the natural oxygen levels. This will cause a massive die-off if some of the animals don’t leave the area. Another problem is that it will be easy for predators to pick off fish and mammals in shallow water. The best solution would be that the spill is stopped so that the healing process can begin.

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Interesting

There are lots of ways to spend your summer. One of the best things to do is spend some time with your kids if possible. That’s why I wanted to plan a vacation that the whole family could enjoy. I thought it would be a great way to grow as a family. When I started to investigate the subject online, I found a site called http://avistaresort.com that peaked my interest.

The site contains a whole lot of information about the area surrounding Myrtle Beach and one of the hotels that are there. I kept reading as I was fascinated with the idea of spending a week at the beach. While I knew there were many resorts in Myrtle Beach, I didn’t know that some were top of the line. I was sure that I had found the answer to our problem of where to spend the summer.

Another aspect of the area is its proximity to the many area golf courses. You can even book golf packages online and reserve a tee-time for yourself. I believe we will all have the best time possible now that we know where to go. Now that I have talked it over with my family, I am sure that you will find us at a Myrtle Beach hotel this year.